View Of Practice Research Articles

Impacts of soil de-sealing practices on urban land-uses, soil functions and ecosystem services in French cities

Soil sealing has been recognised as one of the main causes of urban soil degradation in Europe. To tackle this issue, de-sealing measures have recently been promoted in cities to increase the sustainability of soil ecosystem services. To our knowledge, very few evaluations of de-sealing projects have as yet been done to assess the current framework of these urban planning practices. Therefore, we conducted an online survey to collect and analyse soil de-sealing projects throughout mainland France. A 60-question survey was run over a 4-month-period, and data about 57 projects were collected. The answers covered a diversity of projects, structures and stakeholders and included data such as the location / objectives / costs and benefits of the projects implemented in cities of various sizes. A typology of urban land-uses before and after de-sealing was defined. Among the diverse objectives of de-sealing, rainwater management, reducing urban heat, and greening were most frequent. More than half of the respondents (64%) indicated that ecosystem services were used to drive their de-sealing project. The methods usually required excavation of the sealing cover and road layers being replaced by newly imported fertile materials. Recent de-sealing projects have reused derelict materials from the site (soil-material inventory) and/or local urban waste for soil construction, which can help minimise both the economic and environmental costs of urban greening projects. The results of this study provide quite an exhaustive view of current French de-sealing practices and could provide guidelines for improving soil functions by applying soil engineering processes to construct sustainable fertile soils for urban greening.

Populations Digitally Excluded from Education: Issues, Factors, Contributions and Actions for Policy, Practice and Research in a Post-Pandemic Era

AbstractThis conceptual paper draws on a wide range of research and policy literature, providing a contemporary view of issues, factors and practices that affect education for digitally excluded populations. Concern for how education for digitally excluded populations can be supported is focal to this paper, with different sections offering key related perspectives. From an analysis of issues, factors and practices, actions for policy, practice and research are identified. Given a key finding that power issues can have major effects on plans, implementation processes and outcomes when addressing needs of education for digitally excluded populations, the paper concludes by offering frameworks to support and enable key discussions, to involve representatives from an excluded population as well as those from policy (government and industry), practitioners (teachers and learners) and researchers.

Other Things Said

The common view in legal education and practice has been that obiter dicta or ‘the things said in passing’ are not part of the corpus of legal reasoning that is binding, which then begs the question, ‘If so, what is their value?’ This review essay offers a detailed overview of Neil Duxbury’s The Intricacies of Dicta and Dissent, highlighting the significance of Duxbury’s contribution to the literature on this important subject. Against a backdrop of few book-length treatments of these commonly deemed ‘subsidiary’ forms of legal reasoning, Duxbury offers a comprehensive historical account of dicta and dissent in adjudication, and of their varied impacts on legal development. Though falling short of advancing a normative account, Duxbury’s book nevertheless provides a nuanced and balanced description of the natures of dicta and dissent, engaging with the complexities of judicial reasoning beyond a conventional black-and-white approach. In so doing, this book sets the groundwork for any normative analysis of the role dicta and dissent can play in shaping common law principles. It is anticipated that this book will remain an invaluable contribution to the field of judicial interpretation, especially as a necessary, vital resource upon which future scholarship may build.

Rethinking ‘collective effervescence,’ post-COVID-19: what Japanese punks can teach us about crowd control

ABSTRACT This paper examines the case of grassroots-level live music in Japan during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Despite imposing restrictions on cross-border movement, the Japanese government refrained from implementing the ‘lockdowns’ seen elsewhere. As such, this study provides an opportunity to examine what happens when infection prevention measures are delegated to the community level. Using qualitative data gathered from ethnographic fieldwork, this case study of punks in the northern city of Sapporo affords a ‘real life’ view of live music practice under such circumstances. Given that governments and policy makers are keen to avoid ‘lockdowns’ or similar measures should there be a future pandemic, a consideration of what actually happens in such a case becomes imperative. Qualitative analysis of this ethnographic case study reveals that whether an audience is able to sufficiently ‘control’ themselves in order to follow infection prevention guidelines is dependent on the social trajectories of those within it, and to what extent they are willing and able to employ their personal (sub)cultural capital to influence the emergent event. For policy makers, this suggests that any ‘community-level’ approach to infection prevention necessitates engagement with the group in question that is simultaneously ‘bottom up’ and ‘top down.’

New Model of College Journalism and Communication Curriculum Reform under the Digital Age

Based on the concrete experience and practice of China's journalism and communication education reform in recent years, this paper discusses the needs of The Times, concept innovation and mode exploration. This paper focuses on how to empower journalism and communication education with "practice", puts forward the concept of "practice view of journalism education", upgrades the "practice education" to "comprehensive practice", promotes the innovation of journalism and communication education model, and promotes the high-quality development of journalism and communication education. The article also discusses the opportunities and challenges of journalism and communication education in the new situation, and how to better adapt to the change of media technology and train excellent journalism and communication talents to adapt to the new communication environment.

Revisiting Bodies in Interior Design Practice

Addressing human bodies is inevitable in interior inquiries and practices. Integrating knowledge about human bodies into design practice can extend beyond the idea of bodies as merely static entities with fixed dimensions. The idea of bodies as the basis for spatial design practice views the human body as a living entity that dwells, occupies, moves, and engages in space. Knowledge about bodies as the basis of practice also needs to view bodies' presence as sociocultural entities. The emergence of the virtual environment provides another context with a shifting materiality of bodies and interior spaces. This issue of Interiority acknowledges the breadth of knowledge about bodies in spatial design disciplines. The articles demonstrate various ideas that reflect some challenges surrounding the integration of knowledge about bodies into design practice.

Lateral to medial fluoroscopic view improves the accuracy of identifying the MPFL femoral footprint using Schottle's technique.

This study investigated the effect of different fluoroscopy settings on the accuracy of locating Schottle's point during medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. The centre of the MPFL femoral footprint was identified and marked on 44 dry femurs. Two standard true lateral knee fluoroscopic images were obtained: (1) medial to lateral (ML) and (2) lateral to medial (LM). The deviation between the anatomically determined MPFL femoral footprint and the fluoroscopically identified point was measured on both fluoroscopic images. An 'acceptable tunnel location' was defined as within a 5- or 7-mm margin of error from the anatomic MPFL footprint. Distal femoral morphometric dimensions were also measured using digital calipers. Statistical analysis determined discrepancies between techniques and their relation to femoral morphometry. The LM view yielded a significantly smaller distance between the anatomical MPFL footprint and Schottle's point compared to the ML view (3.2 ± 1.5 vs. 4.5 ± 2.1 mm, p < 0.001). The LM view achieved acceptable tunnel locations, meeting the 5-mm error criterion in 90.9% of cases, while the ML view achieved 65.9% (p < 0.001). Both views yielded acceptable tunnel locations at similar rates using the 7-mm error criterion (n.s.). The anatomic MPFL footprint was displaced towards the anterior and proximal location in the ML view in reference to the Schottle point. No correlation was observed between any of the morphometric measurements and the deviations. This study demonstrated that using the LM fluoroscopic view improves the accuracy of femoral tunnel placement when identifying the MPFL footprint via the Schottle technique. Adopting the LM view in surgical practice will help surgeons locate the anatomical femoral footprint accurately, replicating the native MPFL and enhancing clinical outcomes. Level 4, cadaveric study.

Understanding the diversity of Community Supported Agriculture: a transdisciplinary framework with empirical evidence from Germany

IntroductionCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an emerging model within alternative food networks (AFNs). It shapes close relationships between food producers and consumers, thereby contributing to food sovereignty and agri-food system transformations. Despite rapid growth from about 10 to over 500 CSAs in just over a decade, the model in Germany still remains niche. We argue that further and faster scaling up requires better understanding of its diversity, yet a comprehensive conceptualization of CSA types is lacking, with insufficient differentiation in research and practice.MethodsThis study employs a transdisciplinary mixed-methods approach (literature, qualitative, and quantitative data) in cooperation with the German CSA Network. By integrating organizational perspectives, we found that CSAs are highly complex and diverse organizations. Therefore, we firstly aimed at identifying characteristics that we summarized in a CSA framework. In a second stage, we used this framework as guiding structure for co-developing a survey with the Network covering 70 participating CSAs.ResultsAs the defining characteristic within the CSA framework, community financing (domain A) clarifies the uniqueness of the CSA model, thus enables delimitation from other AFN forms. Then differentiation characteristics (domain B) encompass the diversity of CSA configurations. CSA governance (domain B1), regarding the predominant characteristic of organizational governance, distinguish between Producer-led, Consumer-led, and Integrated (all-in-one) CSA types. Varying characteristics (domain B2) specify CSA configurations and enable additional distinction between CSAs. Based on the developed CSA framework, the survey results verify the applicability of governance types in particular, while confirming a high level of diversity of differentiating characteristics in general.DiscussionThis study can be used to reveal existing generalizations about CSAs, providing a starting point for more nuanced and critical views in research and practice. When seen against the background of AFN and food sovereignty discourses in particular, CSA is an alternative production-distribution model, but not every CSA is governed or structured in alternative ways. CSAs can simultaneously contain both more conventional, traditional elements, as well as more alternative elements. Moreover, the framework provides easy-to-access differentiation criteria for matching members with their most suitable CSAs and vice versa. Overall, this study illustrates that CSA cannot be considered as homogeneous AFN type but be rather marked as a diverse field of its own.

Individual Features of Violent Crime Offenders Regarding Offender’s Sex

Given the fact that in today's world are more and more different types of violence, this paper deals with individual features of violent crime offenders. The results presented in this paper are part of the scientific research project entitled Croatian Violence Monitor – A Study of the Phenomenology, Etiology, and Prosecution of Delinquent Violence with a Focus on Protecting Particularly Vulnerable Groups of Victims. Secondary data sources were used for the research sample, namely collected court cases of violent crimes committed on the territory of the Republic of Croatia. The objective of the paper was to obtain better insight into certain individual features of violent crime offenders regarding the relationship between the offender and the victim, the offender's marital status at the time of the crime, the offender's parenthood, the offender's disability, the risk of belonging to a particular group, the offender's monthly income, the offender's level of education and the offender's employment at the time of the crime. The specific objective of the paper was to establish the differences in analyzed features considering the offender’s sex. From the point of view of practice, this paper provides certain feedback to experts from various professions who deal with the issue of violence. The analyzed data showed that most offenders of both sexes completed secondary school lasting up to three years (male sex - 65%; female sex - 54.4%), so these data are extremely important for experts in the educational system in terms of prevention of future acts of violence through additional education of students on the harmfulness and consequences of violence.

Defensive healthcare practice: systematic review of qualitative evidence

ObjectiveTo synthesise qualitative evidence on clinicians’ views and experiences of defensive practice.DesignSystematic review of qualitative data.Data sourcesMEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, AMED, Maternity and Infant Care, CINAHL, ASSIA, Sociological s, Proquest Dissertations...

A Review of Critical Pedagogy-Informed Collaborative Professional Development Practices in English Language Teaching

This systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive view of critical pedagogy-informed collaborative professional development practices in English language teaching. Using four databases and relevant keywords, we found 67 studies conducted in Asia, South/Central/North America, Europe, Australia, and the Gulf countries and systematically analyzed them. Results show that critical collaborative practices enabled teachers to develop a critical stance, implement pedagogically critical actions, and initiate social change regarding social awareness and power distribution. However, these changes, visible in teachers’ pedagogical practices, have not expanded onto a macro-social level. Implications for language teacher development program planners and policymakers are discussed.

Scoping review of qualitative studies on family planning in Uganda.

Family planning (FP) is an essential component of public health programs and significantly impacts maternal and child health outcomes. In Uganda, there is a need for a comprehensive review of the existing literature on FP to inform future research and programmatic efforts. This scoping review aims to identify factors shaping the use of FP in Uganda. We conducted a systematic search of eight scholarly databases, for qualitative studies on FP in Uganda. We screened the titles and abstracts of identified articles published between 2002-2023 and assessed their eligibility based on predefined criteria. We extracted data from the 71 eligible studies and synthesized the findings using thematic analysis and the Ecological Systems Theory (EST) individual, interpersonal, community, institutional, and policy-level determinants. Findings reveal the interplay of factors at different socio-ecological levels influencing family planning decisions. At the individual level, the most common determinants related to the EST were knowledge and attitudes of FP. Interpersonal dynamics, including partner communication and social support networks, played pivotal roles. Community-level factors, such as cultural norms and accessibility of services, significantly influenced family planning practices. Institutional and policy-level factors, particularly a healthcare system's quality and policies, also shaped use. Other themes included the intersection of HIV/AIDS on FP practice and Ugandan views of comprehensive abortion care. This scoping review underscores the intricate socio-ecological fabric shaping FP in Uganda. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to increase knowledge and awareness of FP, improve access to services, and address social and cultural norms that discourage contraceptive use. Policymakers and program implementers should also consider gender dynamics and power imbalances in FP programs to ensure they are equitable and effective.

Over the Counter: Self-Care or Self-Harm? A Mixed Method Study Protocol on Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Medication Practices in Wardha.

Background Self-medication (SM), a common practice globally, possesses a dual challenge of being a self-care strategy and a potential source of harm observed across all age groups. The study is being conducted to gauge the prevalence of SM of prescription drugs with their over-the-counter access, thus addressing the delicate balance between self-care and self-harm related to SM. Material and methods This ongoing convergent parallel mixed method study with quantitative and qualitative components will be conducted on a sample size of 180 subjects aged more than 18 years from an urban community. For the quantitative component, a semi-structured questionnaire will assess the prevalence of SM, types of medications used, reasons for self-medicating, and socio-demographic factors influencing these practices. Concurrently, qualitative interviews delve deeper into the beliefs shaping SM practices. Sampling will be purposive to capture diverse perspectives, with data analyzed using statistical tools. Results This study protocol will offer a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and determinants of SM practices. The quantitative data provide numerical insights into SM trends, while the qualitative findings elucidate the nuanced factors driving individuals' SM choices. Conclusions A multifaceted view of SM practices will be provided, aiding in developing interventions to promote safe and effective self-care while mitigating the risks of self-harm through SM. Anticipated findings can include a widespread prevalence of SM amongst the general urban populace. Significant associations can also be expected to be found with various independent variables. The results will be instrumental in informing public health policies and healthcare practices toward enhancing patient safety and well-being.

Healthcare practitioners' views of self-harm management practices in older adults in Ireland: A qualitative study.

To explore healthcare practitioners' views on management practices of self-harm in older adults. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare practitioners, including consultant psychiatrists, general practitioners, clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, clinical nurse specialists and social workers. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit participants in the Republic of Ireland ensuring diverse perspectives of healthcare practitioners were included. Healthcare practitioners were recruited advertising via professional and clinical research networks, social media, and snowballing methods. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. We conducted interviews with 20 healthcare practitioners from April to July 2023. Three main themes were generated: first, a perceived greater risk of suicide, and increased awareness of complexity in older adults' self-harm presentations. Second, integrated care as an avenue for improving the management of self-harm in older adults. Third, the importance of safety planning in risk assessments of older adults. Healthcare practitioners viewed self-harm in older adults as complex, challenging, and associated with high suicide risk, approaching patients with care and caution. The need for integrated support and improved collaboration between relevant healthcare practitioners was identified. Suggestions were made for primary care having a lead role in identifying and managing older adults after self-harm. Increased mental health promotion and awareness of mental health and self-harm in this age group would help address current stigma and shame.

О некоторых вопросах состава нарушения требований пожарной безопасности

Taking into account the high-profile events in our country related to large fires in shopping and entertainment centers, as well as in connection with fires due to burning vegetation, the composition of Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is of increased interest from the point of view of science and practice. Thus, it is proposed in the scientific community to expand its application, indicating in it as consequences the damage caused by fire to natural objects. After analyzing various points of view, the author came to the conclusion that such changes to the article under study cannot be made for a number of objective reasons (fire is not specified in Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation as a prerequisite; it is illogical to compare the damage caused to human life and health with damage caused to nature), here the question of introducing the corresponding article in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Regarding the subjective side, the composition in question differs in the person’s delusion about his duties, taking them lightly, performing them in bad faith, believing that responsibility can be “shifted” to the head of the organization. At the same time, not any employee can be appointed authorized for compliance with fire safety requirements, but only one who is part of the management staff. In this regard, there is a proposal in scientific circles to expand the scope of Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, removing the reference to a special subject in it.

Forging a sustainable path: the QualEnv consortium's practices and strategies in promoting sustainable development in higher education institutions

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a pivotal role in global sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to assess the QualEnv Consortium's contributions (QualEnv, a cooperative network of 16 universities across several countries, aimed to promote sustainability within HEIs). This paper focuses on three key objectives: illustrating QualEnv's successful, replicable sustainability strategies, highlighting their application and outcomes and contributing to the discourse on sustainable practices in HEIs. Design/methodology/approach This research uses qualitative and exploratory methods to provide an in-depth view of sustainability practices and strategies within universities. This study relies on documentation, specifically the “Sustainability Handbooks” of the QualEnv project, as a source of evidence. Findings This study reveals that the QualEnv Consortium's strategies have significantly improved the environmental and social performance of participating HEIs. Notably, this research identifies substantial enhancements in key sustainability metrics, including reduced carbon emissions, increased adoption of eco-friendly practices and stronger community engagement. Research limitations/implications This study has some limitations. First, the choice of a qualitative methodological approach may constrain the generalizability of the findings. Another relevant limitation is related to the uniformity in adopting sustainable practices. The effectiveness of actions linked to the Sustainable Development Goals may depend on consistency in implementation among participating universities, and variations in this aspect can affect the direct comparison of adopted strategies. Originality/value This research contributes to the sustainability in higher education field by comprehensively examining the QualEnv Consortium's innovative approach. By focusing on QualEnv's experiences and outcomes, this research offers valuable insights and serves as a model for HEIs worldwide seeking to align their academic, research and community engagement efforts with sustainable development goals.

Cardiac regeneration and stem cell therapy through the view of design-driven clinical applications cardiology-related practice: current knowledge and future prospects

Cardiac regeneration and stem cell therapy through the view of design-driven clinical applications cardiology-related practice: current knowledge and future prospects

Arts Practice as the Daily Extraordinary: A Philosophy of Inclusivity

AbstractTo conceive a philosophy of art education that is removed from actual practice would belie the extraordinary experience of developing and making practice. In this article, I propose to explore the philosophical implications of art practice being an experience of the ‘daily extraordinary.’ A view of practice as being at once stretching and comfortable, takes the artist and viewer's responses to the strangeness of the everyday: the delightful, the shocking, or even the miraculous, in what appear to be simple and mundane experiences. If we perceive learning in the arts as a pursuit of ideas, affect and expression that occurs in regular practice, there is an inclusivity that renders both learning in the arts and philosophy of art education accessible to everyone. In this article I will refer to the Goldsmiths Centre for Arts and Learning's research programme of 2022–2023, in which events and connected teaching activities practised being All For the Arts. With visiting speakers, museums and galleries and postgraduate students, CAL researched how the vitality and challenge of art practice, which includes the individualities and expression of persons and histories made ordinary and invisible, could bring the value of learning in the arts to the fore. Including reflections from contributors such as John Baldacchino, A Particular Reality, Carol Wild, Danny Braverman, Raphael Vella, Kevin Tavin and Andrea Kárpáti, we explored inclusivity in art practice from the daily extraordinary of each speaker's developments in educational research. Also, in the company of representatives from arts organisations such as Entelechy Arts, Autograph ABP, Whitechapel Gallery, Young V&amp;A and Bow Arts, we considered the amazing and essential factors of inclusivity in the arts – that could be encountered on a daily basis. I will gather meeting points here among this incredible range of contributors.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST): British Sarcoma Group clinical practice guidelines.

British Sarcoma Group guidelines for the management of GIST were initially informed by those published by the European Society of Clinical Oncology. This update was written by a group of experts to includes a discussion of the highlight improvements in our knowledge of the disease and recent treatment developments. The guidelines include sections on Incidence, Aetiology, Diagnosis, including risk assessment, Treatment and Follow-up. A careful review of the literature was performed to ensure that wherever possible recommendations are supported by the results of clinical trials or substantive retrospective reports. Areas of uncertainty are indicated appropriately. Guidelines represent a consensus view of current best clinical practice. Where appropriate, key recommendations are given and the levels of evidence and strength of recommendation gradings are those used by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Effect of Various Fertilization Methods on the Growth of Brassicaceae

Abstract: When soil is used for agricultural purposes, plants absorb multiple nutrients from the soil such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, etc. Overtime, the nutrients present in the soil start decreasing. This process is known as soil depletion and it can effect the growth of plants. Fertilizers are then added to soil in adequate amount to replenish the depleted nutrients. Fertilizers can be organic or inorganic. The usage of inorganic fertilizers has increased overtime and this can create many issues. This review evaluates the efficacy of different fertilization methods on the growth, yield, and health of Brassicaceae crops. It aims to provide an in-depth assessment of impact of fertilizers through recent studies and hopes to provide a holistic view of sustainable agricultural practices.